Helen Helms Barnhardt

Helen Helms Barnhardt, 90, of Indian Trail went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 18, 2022. She was surrounded by her family and now is in the presence of her Lord and Savior.

Helen was born October 18, 1932, in Union County to the late Joe Lee and Myrtle Helms. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Coy Barnhardt. Also preceded in death were her siblings, James Donald Helms and Doris Hinson.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 pm Monday, November 21, 2022, at Hopewell Baptist Church Legacy Campus and the service will follow at 2:00 pm. The burial will be in the church cemetery.

She is survived by children, Eddie (Wendy) Barnhardt of Indian Trail, Donna (Rick) Crowell of Indian Trail, Freda (Ronny) Poplin of Monroe, and Kevin (Sylvia) Barnhardt of Midland. Siblings, Juanita Godfrey, Carolyn Fowler, Paul (Bernice) Helms, Sarah Swink, and sister-in-law Phyllis Helms. Grandchildren, Randall (Rachel) Poplin, Tiffany (Shelton) Nelson, Brandon (Cindy) Crowell, Dustin (Morgan) Barnhardt, and Taylor Barnhardt. Great grandchildren, Garrett, Cole, Brynn, and Bailey Grace Poplin; Bryson, Emilee, Wyatt, and Easton Nelson.

Helen worked many public jobs but mainly was a homemaker who cared for her children during their school age and beyond.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Myrna Saal and all the Hospice & Palliative Care Team Charlotte Region.

Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, or Hopewell Baptist Church, 420 Hopewell Church Rd., Monroe, NC 28110.

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Barnhardt family.